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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 413.73 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 413.73 and 154.20 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 413.73 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/413.73 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 413.73 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 63,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,797.17/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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